Should Brendon McCullum bat at number 5

slippy · 26-03-2010, 04:00 PM

For New Zealand in Test cricket, i think he should, number 7 it to low down the order for a talent like him.

NZTailender · 26-03-2010, 04:12 PM

One hopes that Ryder will bat at 5 again when he's not injured. This, however, brings up a problem of what to do with Guptill, who is currently there. If Vettori is going to stay at six then the only place he can go, really, is the top 3 - unless they keep Guptill at 5 and put Ryder at 3, which I don't think is entirely best for him.

straw man · 26-03-2010, 07:30 PM

No, Ryder scores centuries and is therefore a better option at 5.

Athlai · 26-03-2010, 07:44 PM

Who would be best at 3?
I'd probably say Ryder.

Where would he be best at?
Probably 5.

Goes in circles IMO.

lockton2skipper · 27-03-2010, 02:35 AM

ryder at 5 vettori 6 and mcullum 7 sounds great, guptill will have to move up to 3 if he's going to retain his place in the side.
of course numbers 8,9,10 and 11 are more pressing concerns, i.e. the bowling.

NasserFan207 · 27-03-2010, 02:50 AM

I'd personally have mcintosh bat at 7, Guptil opening and McCullum at five.

KiWiNiNjA · 27-03-2010, 05:26 AM

???
Guptil
Ryder/Williamson
Taylor
Williamson/Ryder
Vettori
McCullum

imo

NZTailender · 27-03-2010, 06:20 AM

Maybe we should try something a bit more 'outside the box'.

When everyone is fit:
1. M Guptill
2. J Franklin
3. D Vettori
4. B McCullum
5. R Taylor
6. J Ryder
7. Skippy (for the EWS love) or Broom, depending what pills the selectors take with their breakfast on the day
8. K Mills
9. D Tuffey
10. T Southee
11. N McCullum/B Martin/J Petal/N Beard or B Arnel/N Wagner/A McKay (subject to batting position change)

DingDong · 27-03-2010, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWiNiNjA

???
Guptil
Ryder/Williamson
Taylor
Williamson/Ryder
Vettori
McCullum

imo

you have it spot on there kiwininja

Jayzamann · 27-03-2010, 07:32 AM

This with or without also taking glove duties in tests?

Definitely if someone like Hopkins was keeping.

Shri · 27-03-2010, 01:58 PM

Maybe do a Sehwag like experiment and make him open?

honestbharani · 28-03-2010, 09:08 AM

I clicked yes simply coz the real no.5 there doesn't seem to be doing much anyways..

vic_orthdox · 28-03-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZTailender

Maybe we should try something a bit more 'outside the box'.

When everyone is fit:
1. M Guptill
2. J Franklin
3. D Vettori
4. B McCullum
5. R Taylor
6. J Ryder
7. Skippy (for the EWS love) or Broom, depending what pills the selectors take with their breakfast on the day
8. K Mills
9. D Tuffey
10. T Southee
11. N McCullum/B Martin/J Petal/N Beard or B Arnel/N Wagner/A McKay (subject to batting position change)

Seven there would seem to be the perfect place to give Williamson a game. Bowl some part-time off-spin and hopefully contribute with the bat.

S.P. Fleming · 29-03-2010, 12:42 AM

McIntosh and Watling have both shown enough against Australia to persevere with. McCullum at 5 is ludacris because our middle order is full of talent as apposed to the top. Therefore Williamson should bat 3 on the next tour as thats where he bats for ND and I dont see Vettori relinquishing his numbert 6 spot. Ryder should slot back into 5 which leaves Guptill roaming for the inevitable injury. With full strength I would play Guppy ahead of McIntosh. An allrounder is needed at eight which is Franklin of N. McCullum depending on pitch. With Southee, Arnel retaining their spots after honest enough efforts against Australia. perhaps Andy McKay as the third seamer otherwise Tuffey:

McIntosh / Guptill
Watling
Williamson
Taylor
Ryder
Vettori
McCullum
Franklin / N.McCullum
Southee
Arnel
McKay / Tuffey (bat 9)

If I had my way Vettori would bat 8, this would leave this team which wont happen.

McIntosh
Watling
Williamson
Taylor
Ryder
Guptill
McCullum
Vettori
Southee
Arnel
McKay

Julian87 · 29-03-2010, 01:05 AM

Don't think he is good enough personally.

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26-03-2010, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
slippy School Boy/Girl Cricketer Join Date: May 2009 Location: london Posts: 97	Should Brendon McCullum bat at number 5 For New Zealand in Test cricket, i think he should, number 7 it to low down the order for a talent like him.

26-03-2010, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
NZTailender Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Posts: 19,047	One hopes that Ryder will bat at 5 again when he's not injured. This, however, brings up a problem of what to do with Guptill, who is currently there. If Vettori is going to stay at six then the only place he can go, really, is the top 3 - unless they keep Guptill at 5 and put Ryder at 3, which I don't think is entirely best for him. __________________ President of SKAS - Kat is King \| Proud member of CVAAS - One of the best \| LRPLTAS - Rosco rocks! The NZTailender Supporting XI: L Vincent, H Rutherford, N Broom, Craig Cachopa, D Brownlie, BJ Watling, D de Boorder+, I Sodhi, B Wheeler, H Bennett, A Milne Go Tigers! R.I.P. Fardin & Craig

27-03-2010, 06:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
NZTailender Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Posts: 19,047	Maybe we should try something a bit more 'outside the box'. When everyone is fit: 1. M Guptill 2. J Franklin 3. D Vettori 4. B McCullum 5. R Taylor 6. J Ryder 7. Skippy (for the EWS love) or Broom, depending what pills the selectors take with their breakfast on the day 8. K Mills 9. D Tuffey 10. T Southee 11. N McCullum/B Martin/J Petal/N Beard or B Arnel/N Wagner/A McKay (subject to batting position change) Last edited by NZTailender; 27-03-2010 at 06:26 AM.

27-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	Maybe do a Sehwag like experiment and make him open? __________________ RIP Craigos. Owe you a beer.:( http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/2186298-post7381.html 4-0; 5-0; 4-0; 3-0; 4-0 Banter is a two way street. Deal with it.

26-03-2010, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
straw man International Vice-Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: l Posts: 4,923	No, Ryder scores centuries and is therefore a better option at 5.

27-03-2010, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
lockton2skipper U19 12th Man Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: marishes Posts: 227	ryder at 5 vettori 6 and mcullum 7 sounds great, guptill will have to move up to 3 if he's going to retain his place in the side. of course numbers 8,9,10 and 11 are more pressing concerns, i.e. the bowling.

27-03-2010, 02:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
NasserFan207 International Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 3,576	I'd personally have mcintosh bat at 7, Guptil opening and McCullum at five.

27-03-2010, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
KiWiNiNjA Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the kitchen Posts: 9,414	??? Guptil Ryder/Williamson Taylor Williamson/Ryder Vettori McCullum imo

27-03-2010, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	This with or without also taking glove duties in tests? Definitely if someone like Hopkins was keeping.

29-03-2010, 12:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
S.P. Fleming U19 Cricketer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, New Zealand Posts: 473	McIntosh and Watling have both shown enough against Australia to persevere with. McCullum at 5 is ludacris because our middle order is full of talent as apposed to the top. Therefore Williamson should bat 3 on the next tour as thats where he bats for ND and I dont see Vettori relinquishing his numbert 6 spot. Ryder should slot back into 5 which leaves Guptill roaming for the inevitable injury. With full strength I would play Guppy ahead of McIntosh. An allrounder is needed at eight which is Franklin of N. McCullum depending on pitch. With Southee, Arnel retaining their spots after honest enough efforts against Australia. perhaps Andy McKay as the third seamer otherwise Tuffey: McIntosh / Guptill Watling Williamson Taylor Ryder Vettori McCullum Franklin / N.McCullum Southee Arnel McKay / Tuffey (bat 9) If I had my way Vettori would bat 8, this would leave this team which wont happen. McIntosh Watling Williamson Taylor Ryder Guptill McCullum Vettori Southee Arnel McKay __________________ Daniel Vettori is an absolute legend!

29-03-2010, 01:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Julian87 International 12th Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ashfield Posts: 1,623	Don't think he is good enough personally.

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